Massey-Harris 101 Junior
The Massey-Harris 101 Junior is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 162 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3400 lbs 1542 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3400 lbs
1542 kg
Overview
![]() | 1939 - 1946
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Massey Harris model 101 Junior gasoline tractors that were destined for the export market were marked as a "102G". | |
Variants | |
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101 Junior | gasoline |
102 Junior | distillate |
Massey-Harris 101 Junior Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey-Harris 101 Junior Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 20.5 hp
15.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 26.3 hp
19.6 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 24.65 hp
18.4 kW |
Belt (tested) | 30.56 hp
22.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 83.5 inches (row-crop)
212 cm |
78 inches (standard)
198 cm | |
Weight | 3400 lbs
1542 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 10.00-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13 inches
33 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 837 |
Speed | 2958 ft/min
901.60 meters/min |
References | |
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101-Jr Tractor published in 1941, by Massey-Harris |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 123.7 ci / 2.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
Original engine, used until 1940. | |
Displacement | 123.7 ci
2.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.375 inches
76 x 111 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Engine Detail — 139.6 ci / 2.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental MFA |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
Larger engine, used from 1940 to 1943. | |
Displacement | 139.6 ci
2.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches
81 x 111 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Engine Detail — 162 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
Final engine, used from 1943 to 1946. | |
Displacement | 162 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.375 inches
87 x 111 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 101 Junior Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 10.00-36 |
Ag front | 4.75-15 |
Ag rear | 10.00-36 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 83.5 inches (row-crop)
212 cm |
78 inches (standard)
198 cm | |
Weight | 3400 lbs
1542 kg |
Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches
132 to 223 cm (row-crop) |
Rear tread | 52 inches
132 cm (standard) |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 318 | |
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124 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
May 22 - 26, 1939
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 318 file | |
Belt power (max) | 26.27 hp
19.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 20.47 hp
15.3 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,079 lbs
1396 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test | |
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140 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 7 - 12, 1940
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test file | |
Belt power (max) | 30.56 hp
22.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 24.65 hp
18.4 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,278 lbs
1486 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 101 Junior.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Massey Harris Massey-Harris 101 Junior Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 101 Junior.
Converted Equivalents:
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